Leanne Experiences the Sudden Feeling of Being Detached from Herself

question 37

Multiple Choice

Leanne experiences the sudden feeling of being detached from herself. The term best suited to describe her experience is

• A) depersonalization/derealization disorder.
• B) dissociative identity disorder.
• C) dissociative amnesia with fugue.
• D) dissociative amnesia.
• E) repression.

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Definitions:

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, representing the moral conscience and ideal standards imposed by society and parents.

Adolescence

The period of life from about age 13 to the early 20s, during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent, self-supporting adult.

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and the ideals of parents and society.

Latin Phrase

A group of words in Latin that expresses an idea or concept, often used for mottoes, inscriptions, or academic contexts.